Most recently, our class discussed differences between the DSM 4 and DSM 5 in regards to how Pervasive Developmental Disorders are categorized and labeled. Under Pervasive Developmental Disorders in the DSM 4 is Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Rett’s Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified). […]
Daily Archives: February 21, 2020
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Developmental Delay (http://www.howkidsdevelop.com/developDevDelay.html) -this link explains what is developmental delay and what services are available if I think a child might be delayed Center for Parent Information & Resources (https://www.parentcenterhub.org/intellectual/) – this link provides information about children with intellectual disability for teachers and parents Children’s Health Insurance Program (https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/) – […]
Most recently, our class discussed intellectual disability in relation to labels, and the way naming matters in the world of disability services and supports. Dr. Sciutto described labels as being “sticky”, something that can be hard for one to destigmatize and break away from once deemed as such. Something I […]
Positive Parenting: https://mypositiveparenting.org/2017/11/09/parenting-a-child-with-intellectual-disability/ This is a blog page written by pediatric doctors for parents who have children with some sort of disability. This particular blog focuses on intellectual disabilities and how to support their child. Intellectual Disability and Health: http://www.intellectualdisability.info/life-stages/articles/transition-for-children-with-intellectual-disabilities This article is targeted to parents with children who are […]
